Wearing lipstick requires a certain level of dedication — a kind of commitment that will almost always involve frequent retouching, rechecking and extreme preciousness when eating or drinking. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to forgo that delightful pop of color for your lips that you so desire because “lip blushes” offer a low-maintenance alternative and a much more natural result. Not to be confused with lip blushing — a cosmetic tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of the lips — lip blushes are very much temporary, but can still offer all the same level of enhancement. Not quite a lipstick, closer to a lip stain, but not at all like a balm, lip blushes are typically formulated with a matte or velvet-like finish that “blurs” lips to provide a just-bitten, my-color-but-better, freshly blotted look. TikTok has also recently become awash with various methods to recreate the lip blush appearance after celebrity makeup artists like Nina Park made it so desirable. HuffPost editorial director Kristen Aiken started using a lip blush back in August and claimed that it “almost looks like you’ve been airbrushed, erasing any need for precision when applying it.” Keep scrolling to see Aiken’s lip blush of choice, as well as several others that we scoped out on the internet. AmazonA blurring "lip velvet" that's a viral seller on AmazonOver 41,500 Amazon customers have rated the Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint, possibly one of the most popular lip formulas of this kind and the most pigmented. Available in an astounding array of shades, this has a creamy mousse texture, a velvet finish that smooths the look of lip lines and feels silky soft on the lips, according to reviewers."[It's] one of the only lip products that actually stays on my lips without feeling crusty or dry. It won't smudge as long and you apply and blot away any excess. The color is accurate to the pictures and the product applies unbelievably soft," one Amazon shopper describes in a review.This soft matte lip blush is also formulated with ingredients like jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid and marine collagen — all reliable hydrators that will keep lips feeling soft and nourished and never crusty like most matte lip products. AmazonA Korean lip pudding that doubles as a blushI personally heard of the Korean beauty brand Fwee solely through this unique lip and cheek product with a delightful pudding texture. The soft and bouncy formula promises a buildable application and a finish that is soft, blurred and blends seamlessly onto your lips using the included squishy-tipped applicator. Available in 21 colors, this dreamy product promises to be the perfect halfway point between a cream and a blush and has some Fwee users claiming it's the best lip color they have used. Violette_FRA HuffPost editor-loved Bisou Balm“I’ve honestly stopped buying any other lipsticks since I found Bisou Balm," said Aiken in an August story about this sheer matte lipstick that got the attention of many readers. "My lips are asymmetrical and most lipsticks just draw attention to that, but this stuff has a blurring effect that mattifies the texture and makes it look almost like you’ve been airbrushed, erasing any need for precision when applying it (which is great, because I’m rarely even looking in a mirror when I put it on)."Aiken did say that the lipstick isn't actually very hydrating, so take the "balm" title with a grain of salt, but its buildable coverage and blurring effect make it so easy for even a casual lipstick wearer to enjoy using. The lipstick comes in nine shades.MeritA newly launched lightweight lip blush from MeritFresh onto the lip blush scene is Merit's brand new Signature Lip, an extremely lightweight lip blush that provides a sheer, yet even, pop of color that's buildable in case you like things a bit more pigmented. Infused with sesame-based actives to help hydrate and reduce the appearance of lip lines, the Signature Lip promises a soft, blurred finish but the feel of a balm. You can shop this new release in eight universally flattering shades. AmazonNyx's "Smushy" matte lip balmNyx is the beauty brand behind some of my favorite drugstore formulas, so although I have never tried the Smushy matte lip balm for myself, I have high hopes for its performance. Available in 12 shades, the Smushy assures its wearers of pillow-soft lips, a perfect wash of color and a perfectly diffused finish. The delightful "smushy" texture is infused with some equally important ingredients, such as mochi rice powder and sugar lipid ceramides, which help strenghten skin barrier and lock in moisture. RefyA lip blush and treatment all-in-oneAccording to one Sephora customer, it's surprising these Refy lip blushes haven't gone viral, while others appreciate how their finish still manages to be truly matte, without being drying. Instead, they promise to smooth the look of lip lines and lip aging."One of the best lip products ever! So soft and hydrating. Makes lips look fuller and bigger," another Sephora shopper insists. Available in up to eight extremely wearable shades, the Refy lip blush has a lightweight and blurring formula infused with a well-studied skin conditioner and coconut emollient to hydrate and nourish lips. Promising review: “Absolutely beautiful color and product in general. Not sure why these haven't gone viral. I was influenced by someone online (can't remember) to buy Orchid and Wine, and I will definitely be using them on a daily basis. 10/10. Beautiful colors. I hope these are never discontinued.” – Cate38GlossierA Glossier lip créme with a soft, velvety finishSome may say that Glossier has mastered the art of no-makeup-makeup, so it's only natural that the trendy beauty brand would formulate a lip blush in the form of G Suit, a buildable lip créme with a demi-matte finish and flexible, comfortable feel on the lips. It's available in nine soft-focus shades and has a buttery formula infused with emollients for hydration. Or, you can always try the famous Glossier Cloud Paint, which is marketed as a seamless, natural-finish blush, but some users also like to apply it to their lips for a lip blush effect. AmazonA cloud-like lip and cheek mousseYou're most likely familiar with the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, an early 2000s formula that seems to be somewhat replicated in the form of the Cloudtopia cheek and lip mousse. This fluffy and versatile formula applies like a cream and dries down to leave a blurred swath of color that resists fading, smudging or creasing. Snag this velvety finish mousse in 10 shades. TargetA smoothing cashmere lip blushAvailable in five neutral shades, the Versed Cashmere Color Smoothing Lip Blush is a tinted balm with a soft matte finish and formula that supports the health of lips using shea butter and camellia oil nourish. As its name suggests, the result is cashmere-like softness and an overall smoothing effect on the lips. Close Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping